- Gebundene Ausgabe: 236 Seiten
- Verlag: Da Capo Press Inc; Auflage: 1st Da Capo Press Ed (31. Dezember 2005)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 0306814153
- ISBN-13: 978-0306814150
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 21,3 x 14,5 x 2,3 cm
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 1.118.314 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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Far more detailed than a typical collection of left-handed trivia, David Wolman's Left-Hand Turn Around The World examines 200 years of anatomy in a search for the roots of hand preference. The results are surprising, and perhaps a bit disappointing to anyone who prefers believing "left-handed people are the only ones in their right minds".
Wolman travels the world for answers, from a mildly gruesome visit to Broca's bottled brains in a Paris museum to the latest Berkeley research labs. Throughout the journey, the science is as accessible as any animal documentary and as well-documented as any rigorous reader will demand. Included in the mix are a trip to a graphologist's convention and a visit with a gentleman whose handedness is the result of surgically combining his left hand with his right arm. Wolman's Fulbright fellowship-winning reporting is always clear and entertaining—he has a fine knack for presenting complex theories in direct, dryly amusing language. He frequently inserts himself into the research, in one case borrowing his nephew for a visit with a pediatric neuropsychologist.
With the most recent research offering the theory that strength of hand preference is more important than the actual hand preferred, the final conclusion could be an eye opener to those who prefer the old ideas that lefties are more creative, athletic, artistic and generally more wonderful. As Wolman says in conclusion, you can still says lefties are special, because they are. Jill Lightner
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Wolman, a proud southpaw and lover of all things left, decided to delve into the science and culture of left-handedness, hoping to discover if there is any significance in 10 percent to 12 percent of the population's natural preference for the left hand. What Wolman finds are a lot of theories but few concrete answers. One scientist thinks a phenomenon dubbed Right Shift is responsible for the language and right-handed dominance that set humans apart from other mammals. Or do they? Another scientist believes chimps exhibit a similar preference for the right hand. Yet another posits that the divide is more along the lines of single-handedness versus mixed-handedness. Along the way, Wolman meets some colorful characters, including a handwriting guru and a man who had his left hand attached to his right arm after an accident. For those with a keen interest in the subject, Wolman debunks many of the myths associated with handedness and provides a lively account for those interested in the significance of being a lefty or a righty. Kristine Huntley
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25 von 26 Kunden fanden die folgende Rezension hilfreich
Humorous with just a touch of scientific research.
20. November 2005
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
This is a light and carefree look at the left handed world. It's a mixture of science (the brain's contribution - which now is known to happen much earlier than previously thought), culture (where to sit at a dining table), humor (as in left handed sword fighting), and a dose of I'm not sure just what to call it about stories such at one where a man had his left arm attached to his right shoulder (To move his thumb, his brain sends out signals to move his little finger. Question, is he left handed?).
Mr. Wolman is a leftie, he took off a year to research leftiness. He lives in Portland, Oregon, which is just about as far left wing as any city in the country, besides being on the left hand side of the map. -- Sorry, I couldn't help it.
An amusing book, potentially a very good gift for the right person, no I mean the left person, no that's not what I meant either.
Mr. Wolman is a leftie, he took off a year to research leftiness. He lives in Portland, Oregon, which is just about as far left wing as any city in the country, besides being on the left hand side of the map. -- Sorry, I couldn't help it.
An amusing book, potentially a very good gift for the right person, no I mean the left person, no that's not what I meant either.
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Perfect Holiday Gift for A Lefty
31. Oktober 2005
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My dad is notoriously hard to shop for but this wonderful book is perfect. I read it first myself and loved it even though I'm a righty. It made me feel smarter - I think most people have probably been curious about what makes some people left handed, particullarly if they have lefties in their family. Well, this book reveals a lot, but you'll have to read it to learn for yourself. Anyway, I'm giving it to my dad because he's a lefty and will appreciate it. Sure makes my gift-giving easier this year!
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Very interesting - I learned something new
20. Januar 2006
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Being left handed and having been forced to write with my right hand since a child, I can sympathize with the author's experience as a left hander. His one year quest to learn more about this subject is very illuminating. I agree with many of the assertions and conclusions. For example, I was a fencer in College Varsity and I definitely agree with the fact that there is a distinct advantage in some sports for a left hander. I always thought the condition is based on genetics but I learned that it was not as simple as first appears. I recommend this book for all people to learn more about the complexity of life and to accept and celebrate our differences.
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